My name is Kim, and I am from Wisconsin.

I was diagnosed with Cushing’s this week after about three years of testing.  This is in addition to a diagnosis of Lipedema a little over a year ago.  I had an MRI on my pituitary glands done Friday so I am awaiting the results.  Praying they find the tumor so I don’t have to do the sampling surgery he talked about.

Other than the high cortisol levels and extreme weight gain, I do not have any of the other symptoms of Cushing’s (high blood pressure, diabetes, facial hair, alcohol use).  Actually, can someone explain what alcohol has to do with it?

Anyways, my endocrinologist asked me over and over if I drank alcohol.  I told him never, (I don’t drink; I don’t swear; I don’t rat my hair… LOL) but found out that he sent my blood in to be tested for alcohol – like he didn’t believe me (seems like on that issue and a few others).

However, I am just thankful for a diagnosis so that something can be done!

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